Lemon Meringue Tarts Or Pies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. sugar
6 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
2 c. boiling water
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 c. butter
3 egg yolks, beaten
2/3 c. lemon juice
3 egg whites
6 Tbsp. sugar

Preparation

Bake two 8-inch pie shells or 16 small tart shells.
Cool.
Mix 1 1/4 cups sugar, cornstarch and salt in saucepan.
Add boiling water and lemon rind.
Cook over direct heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and add butter.
Pour mixture over egg yolks and lemon juice which have been mixed together.
Beat until smooth and well blended.
Return to heat and allow to become steaming hot again, stirring to prevent scorching.
Remove from heat.
Fill baked shells and bake at 400\u00b0 for 5 minutes, no more.
Remove from oven and cover with meringue made from egg whites and sugar.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes until delicately brown.